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Uvite and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.142.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available4.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Uvite and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite and Apophyllite KF physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Uvite and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Uvite and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.